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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932)

UNRATED 75 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   14 August 1932 (USA)
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A young woman turns to Sherlock Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However, when the woman is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.

Director:

Graham Cutts

Writers:

Arthur Conan Doyle (novel), W.P. Lipscomb (screenplay)
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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case -- A young woman turns to Sherlock Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However; when the woman is kidnapped; Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Arthur Wontner Arthur Wontner ...
Isla Bevan Isla Bevan ...
Ian Hunter Ian Hunter ...
Graham Soutten Graham Soutten ...
Miles Malleson Miles Malleson ...
Herbert Lomas Herbert Lomas ...
Maj. John Sholto
Gilbert Davis Gilbert Davis ...
Det. Insp. Atherly Jones
Margaret Yarde Margaret Yarde ...
Mrs. Smith
Roy Emerton Roy Emerton ...
The Tattoed Man
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A young woman turns to Sherlock Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However, when the woman is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of Four See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Film debut of Roy Emerton. See more »

Quotes

Det. Insp. Atherly Jones: What I always says is, Mr. Holmes: an ounce of practice is worth a tonne of theory.
Sherlock Holmes: Yes, yes. I've heard you say it.
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Connections

Referenced in The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes (1985) See more »